Crime & Safety
Suspect Accused Of Shoplifting From HomeGoods In Westport: Police
The incident is alleged to have occurred in March, according to authorities.
WESTPORT, CT — A 46-year-old Milford man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Westport HomeGoods store in March, according to police.
Thomas Donovan was arrested on a warrant Saturday on a charge of fifth-degree larceny.
According to Westport police, the alleged incident occurred on March 24, as reported by a staffer at the Post Road East home furnishings store.
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"The associate explained that a suspect he identified as Thomas Donovan had stolen two coffee makers from the store valued at $349.99 each," Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso wrote in a statement. "The matter was further investigated, and an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Donovan in connection with this incident."
On Saturday, Donovan was apprehended by Stratford police and turned over to Westport authorities.
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Donovan was released after posting bond on bail of $25,000, and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on July 15.
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